Art Noir

Big Hair Ball 2017: Alchemy

5/13/2017 / 7:30pm - 11:55pm

Join Art Noir for an evening of gilded luxury. This year's Des Moines Art Center Big Hair Ball celebrates all things gold with Alchemy: an extravagant night of fashion and entertainment celebrating hair as a contemporary form of self-expression, and features a live runway show with some of Des Moines' finest big hair creations from local salons, barbers, and stylists.

Ticket Information

All tickets provide access to the party on the main level and in the courtyard with complimentary boutique experiences for your glamorous finishing touches. Light passed appetizers and a late night snack included. One complimentary signature drink and a full cash bar.

Day-of General Admission* ($100) – Available at the doorThis is where we party. Cocktail-style, standing-room-only general admission on the main level above the runway. The view from the general admission level includes an abbreviated catwalk experience and live projection of the runway.

*Online General Admission sales close at 4 pm on Saturday, May 13

All tickets are will call.

Event schedule

2017-05-13 19:30:002017-05-13 23:55:00America/ChicagoBig Hair Ball 2017: Alchemy Join Art Noir for an evening of gilded luxury. This year's Des Moines Art Center Big Hair Ball celebrates all things gold with Alchemy: an extravagant night of fashion and entertainment celebrating hair as a contemporary form of self-expression, and features a live runway show with some of Des Moines' finest big hair creations from local salons, barbers, and stylists. The 2017 theme Alchemy is inspired by the Art Center exhibition Alchemy: Transformations in Gold . Ages 21+ Ticket Information All tickets provide access to the party on the main level and in the courtyard with complimentary boutique experiences for your glamorous finishing touches. Light passed appetizers and a late night snack included. One complimentary signature drink and a full cash bar. VIP Runway Access ($125) – SOLD OUT Special access to VIP level with seating directly around the runway, VIP swag bag, access to VIP bar, and 1 VIP drink ticket VIP Access ($100) – SOLD OUT Access to VIP level with off-runway seating, VIP swag bag, access to VIP bar, and 1 VIP drink ticket Day-of General Admission* ($100) – Available at the door This is where we party. Cocktail-style, standing-room-only general admission on the main level above the runway. The view from the general admission level includes an abbreviated catwalk experience and live projection of the runway. *Online General Admission sales close at 4 pm on Saturday, May 13 All tickets are will call. Event schedule 7:30 pm Enjoy cocktails, light bites, and boutique experiences 8:30 pm Runway Show 10 pm Dance party with DJ Mike Utley Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312